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Written by Melissa
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Wednesday, 27 June 2007 |
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Synopsis: In this loose reinvention of the classic Bram Stoker novel, the Count (Gerard Butler) is transplanted to the present day, after a brief prologue where Van Helsing (Christopher Plummer) captures Dracula and conceals him in Carfax Abbey, where he remains for many years. In the future, Carfax Abbey is contained within an office building where Van Helsing's been using Dracula's blood to stay alive in order to guard the evil secret. After a band of thieves, led by the malevolent Marcus (Omar Epps), attempts to seize Dracula's remains, the Count escapes to New Orleans, where Mary Van Helsing (Justine Waddell) currently resides. Mary is eventually persuaded to fight Dracula with the aid of a reluctant Simon(Jonny Lee Miller), one of Van Helsing's employees, all while trying to escape the newly-made vampires of Marcus' gang and a zealous TV reporter (Jeri Ryan). The film also features Lochlyn Munro, Jennifer Esposito, Vitamin C, and Danny Masterson in supporting roles. ~ Jason Clark, All Movie Guide - Cast:
- Christopher Plummer - Van Helsing
- Jonny Lee Miller - Simon
- Jennifer Esposito - Solina
- Danny Masterson - Nightshade
- Jeri Ryan - TV Reporter
- Gerard Butler - The Count
- Justine Waddell - Mary Van Helsing
- Omar Epps - Marcus
- Lochlyn Munro - Eddie
- Colleen Fitzpatrick - Lucy
- Director(s):
- Patrick Lussier
DVD Release Date:07/03/01 Limited Edition Features: Feature commentary track with director Patrick Lussier and screenwriter Joel Soisson Deleted scenes Deleted scenes commentary by director Patrick Lussier and screenwriter Joel Soisson Extended scenes Extended scenes commentary by director Patrick Lussier Behind the scenes Auditions Storyboards Theatrical trailer French language track Spanish subtitles Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound Widescreen [2.35:1] enhanced for 16x9 televisions Trailer:
Tags: van helsing carfax abbey justine waddell dracula danny masterson jonny lee miller omar epps christopher plummer lochlyn munro gerard butler bram stoker novel jennifer esposito jeri ryan vampires band of thieves evil secret tv reporter reinvention malevolent |